Assignment 13 Research and Inspiration

Research

• Exquisite corpse is a method by which a collection of words or images is collectively assembled. Each collaborator adds to a composition in sequence, either by following a rule or by being allowed to see the end of what the previous person contributed. - Wikipedia
  
• Used to be played as a parlor game with words.
• Originated in the late 1920's.
• Used most often by surrealists.
• Surrealism is an art form where artists drew from ideas rather than real objects.

Brainstorm

• Silly, non-traditional,
  
• Communicating surrealism, fun.
• Audience is myself.
• Audience would enjoy vibrant colors and non-traditional styles
• Legs: muscle anatomy, skeleton bones, cool/interesting shoes, non-realistic colors, animal legs, frail legs, tattoos, robot, Stephen Kroninger- different/unexpected things making up the legs, socks, tail. Clothes: Interesting pattern/texture, not an actual article of clothing- texture cut in shape of, american flag shorts, newsprint pants, patterned tights, tutu, ballerina, feather skirt. Background: solid color, texture, paper texture, black, sky.
  

Inspiration


This image stands out to me because I like how each part of the image has something quirky within it. Rather than just creating normal parts, they added interesting things such as the oversize moustache, the clothing, and the characters at the bottom.

I like this image because of the colors and the interesting sections that you would never imagine to go together.